General Knowledge Questions

What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 21 Ω and 28 Ω connected in parallel?

Select the antonym of

to muster

Select the synonym of

aground

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part

Coleridge as well as Wordsworth were(a) of the opinion that the opposite of poetry is(b) not prose but(c) science. No error.(d)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Life in (more) thriving towns is intimately connected with the local trades and industries.

In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“ESTRANGE”

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The guide's (knowledge) of the history of the monument surprised me.

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.

In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.

Queen Victoria had all of the following traits, except ______________.